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Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center

2390 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center serves 39 students in grades 5-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center's student population of 39 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
39 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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The diversity score of Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
(11-12)
<50%
57%
(18-19)
<50%
56%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
31%
37%
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Black
36%
21%
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White
31%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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≤10%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center?
The graduation rate of Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center is 10%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center?
39 students attend Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center?
Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center offer ?
Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center part of?
Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center is part of Polk School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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